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• This Day in Baseball: Intentionally Walking Nap Lajoie

  

  Going into the ninth inning against the White Sox on May 23, 1901, the Athletics were trailing 11-7, but managed to load the bases with nobody out. Read more

  The 23 may 2022 by   Precious Sanders
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• The Brothers K, by David James Duncan

  

  The Brothers K is a novel published in 1992, and it tells the story of the Chance family, who live in Camas, Washington. The Chance family consists of father... Read more

  The 20 may 2022 by   Precious Sanders
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• This Day in Baseball: First Sunday Game in D.C.

  

  The first Sunday baseball game ever played in the nation’s capital took place on May 19, 1918, five days after Congress voted in favor of lifting the ban in... Read more

  The 19 may 2022 by   Precious Sanders
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• A Field of Dreams Prequel Series

  This is some interesting news, particularly if you are a fan of the movie, Field of Dreams. A prequel series is in the works, slated to stream through Peacock i... Read more

  The 18 may 2022 by   Precious Sanders
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• Quote of the Day

  

  Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me. I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I’d rather impress the chick... Read more

  The 17 may 2022 by   Precious Sanders
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• This Day in Baseball: The First American League Shutout

  On May 15, 1901, Washington Senators pitcher Watty Lee threw the first shutout in American League history, blanking the Boston Americans, 4-0. Read more

  The 15 may 2022 by   Precious Sanders
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• “Rain Delay: Toledo Mud Hens, July 8, 1994,” by Martin Espada

  This poem by Martin Espada was published in his 1996 book of poetry titled Imagine the Angels of Bread, and Espada worked as groundskeeper for the Triple A... Read more

  The 14 may 2022 by   Precious Sanders
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• Baseball Rituals and Superstitions on Friday the 13th

  

  A lot of people get anxious on Friday the 13th, in the same way they get anxious around black cats or freak out about a broken mirror. Read more

  The 13 may 2022 by   Precious Sanders
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• This Day in Baseball: Abe Ribicoff Seeks to Establish National Baseball Day

  

  On May 11, 1950, Connecticut Senator Abe Ribicoff introduced a bill to Congress to designate June 26th “National Baseball Day,” in honor of the birthday of Majo... Read more

  The 11 may 2022 by   Precious Sanders
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• Jim Thorpe

  

  is considered by many to be the greatest athlete of the early twentieth century. He was a multi-sport athlete who particularly shined in track and field,... Read more

  The 10 may 2022 by   Precious Sanders
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